CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Participates as crew member in performance of highway maintenance activities in accordance to the Department’s policies and procedures to ensure employee and job-site safety. Recognizes roadway deficiencies and takes appropriate corrective action to ensure public safety. Duties include but not limited to: operation and maintenance of light vehicles and equipment used by the assigned unit and commercial vehicles that require a valid, unrestricted Class B commercial driver's license to perform a variety of tasks associated with highway maintenance duties in the field. Works on traffic control; sets and picks up lane closure, traffic cones, and advance work signs properly and safely; acts as a flag person; operates the pilot car, backup truck, and lane closure truck; operates a two-way radio. May perform possible inclement weather response which includes, rain, snow and blowing sand. When not operating the specified equipment, may perform routine maintenance activities as outlined for a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker or a Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker which include operating and servicing equipment requiring a valid, unrestricted Class C driver’s license. Performs manual labor and operates power and hand tools while working in the assigned duties as well as other related tasks such as traffic control. Makes minor repairs, adjustments, emergency repairs; performs lube service; cleans equipment to ensure safe operation; and maintains all pertinent records including pre and post-operative equipment checks to ensure adequate recordkeeping. Performs maintenance activities in an assigned area; removes litter, homeless camp abatement; checks and clears drains; responds to obstacles or debris in the traveled way. During major storms, clears drains outside the landscaped area and performs minor facilities maintenance. In the absence of the supervisor and/or lead worker, when assigned may act as a crew leader to keep performance and attendance records, etc. May be loaned to other crews for operational need performing miscellaneous laboring duties: such as traffic control, guard rail repair, fence repair, litter abatement, storm patrol, oversight of Public Service Workers and other duties as necessary.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: